Short answer
Hermès does not make a Constance 24 in Epi Noir. Epi is a Louis Vuitton leather name. Hermès uses different leather names: Epsom, Togo, Swift, Clemence, Box, Barenia, Chevre, Evercolor. A listing that pairs "Hermès Constance 24" with "Epi Noir" mixes two brands. Either the description was copied from another product, or the seller used a keyword string to catch search traffic.
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What each term means
- Epi — a textured calfskin line from Louis Vuitton, launched in the mid-1980s. The grain is embossed and horizontal.
- Noir — French for black. Hermès does use this color name, but it pairs with its own leathers, as in Noir Epsom or Noir Togo.
- Constance — a flap bag with a large H clasp, introduced in 1959.
- 24 — the size in centimeters, the largest of the standard Constance sizes.
Epi and Epsom start with the same three letters. Both describe a textured, embossed calfskin. That similarity is the source of most of the confusion.
Constance 24 specs
- Width: about 24 cm (9.4 in)
- Height: about 18 cm (7 in)
- Depth: about 7 cm (2.8 in)
- Strap: long shoulder or crossbody strap
- Clasp: metal H
- Interior: main compartment, slip pockets, blind stamp
Numbers vary by source and production year. Treat any listing that states exact figures to the millimeter as marketing copy, not a spec sheet.
Checks on the label
- Read the leather name. If it says Epi, the item is not a Hermès product.
- Read the color name. Hermès black leathers are listed with Hermès leather names.
- Check the clasp. The H is the closure, not a decoration. It should sit flush and close with a single motion.
- Check the stitch. Hermès uses a slanted saddle stitch on both faces, not a straight machine lock stitch.
- Check the price. Constance 24 bags sell at boutique in the five-figure USD range. Resale often runs above retail. A listing under $2,000 with a cross-brand keyword string is not authentic.
Why the keyword appears
Sellers build keyword strings by combining brand names with leather names from other brands. The goal is search coverage across several buyer groups. Supplier spreadsheets, auto-translation, and copy-paste between listings spread the error. The mistake then repeats because later sellers copy the earlier title.
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What to ask a supplier
Ask three questions. What is the leather name? What factory made the item? Can you send photos of the interior stamp and the clasp? A seller who answers "Epi" for a Constance is describing a Louis Vuitton material on a Hermès shape. Any seller offering a replica should say so in writing. A listing that claims authentic Hermès at a low price is a different claim from a replica listing, and the two should not be mixed.
Legal note
Hermès holds US trademark registrations covering handbags. Counterfeit sales fall under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1114, and 18 U.S.C. § 2320. US Customs and Border Protection seizes counterfeit shipments at the border. Buyers who receive a counterfeit can report the shipment to CBP.